Only a few years ago this medium sized bar on N. 6th St in Williamsburg known as The Cove attempted to start a gay night in the heart of hipster heaven which played well with the all-too-willing local crowd despite its life being cut too short and way too soon. Now, the owners of the gin joint are officially launching the place with a brand-spanking new name and a long list of younger, local Brooklyn talents ranging from drag queens, bands, DJs, and bartenders.
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In the past week things seem to be moving ever so quickly and pointing to the possible demise of the once artists’ outlet of Sugarland. Beginning on Wednesday night on August 1st, there was something in the air that felt different and it wasn’t the b.o. for a change. The crowd’s attitude was definitely off as they barely played into the hands of the hosts, promoters, and DJs while standing around looking bored out of their minds. The following morning it came to light that longtime managers Paul Irvine and Troy Carson were relieved of their duties with Glammy award winning bartender Mary Jo Cameltoe following suit by leaving on her own accord.
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If you haven’t noticed, a recent surge in gay nightlife has been taking place in Brooklyn. It all started in Williamsburg and has since branched out to neighboring Greenpoint. But, within the past year, two venues have seen their doors bolted only after enough outside force was applied. In the summer of 2011, Blackout Bar shut down after receiving numerous noise complaints from neighbors and tickets handed out by the local authorities. Of course any bar or club would be hit with a few warnings here and there but something is amiss when it is then ‘kicked when it’s down’ so much that they must close up shop.
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Capturing last night one click at a time
There’s something magical about Williamsburg. I’m trying to put my finger on it. Could it be the variety of food found on Bedford Avenue, the countless thrift and vintage clothing shops, or the abundance of parking all within safe walking distance of your destination? These are all nice perks, I thought, as I pulled my Thunderbird into a spot that gives me parking til ‘whenever I feel like moving it.’ (Not to mention, I’m technically on a date right now and also about to go to work. What better way to see if he’s a keeper than to throw him to the dogs on our first date and see if he comes out alive?) There’s something else. The nightlife scene. It may not be as plentiful as it is on the island across the water but it packs a punch and it’s nights like this that showcase Brooklyn’s ability to compete with some of the top players in New York City.
This past Saturday night saw the American PUSSY FAGGOT! Realness event thrown at Public Assembly on N. 6th Street. For those of you not familiar with this kind of event it really is a sight to see and remember… or not depending on your level of consciousness by the end of the night. There are two large rooms, the main hall and the back room, which house impressive sound systems and fully stocked bars. Depending on which scene you preferred, all you had to do was stand in the hallway entrance and give a listen to the goings-on in both and make haste to the one of your liking.
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